Senior Accountant

• Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG) has created some of New York’s most
• beloved restaurants, cafes, and bars, which offer outstanding food delivered
• with our signature warmth and hospitality. Founded by Danny Meyer with the
• opening of Union Square Cafe in 1985, the company now extends beyond the walls
• of its eateries.

• USHG has long supported its communities through hunger relief and civic
• organizations. USHG holds 28 James Beard Awards and numerous accolades for its
• distinctive style of hospitality.

Who you are

• The Senior Accountant will report to the Director of Corporate Finance and work
• closely with the accounting team members. The Senior Accountant will support in
• the preparation of financial statements, reconcile balance sheets and cash
• accounts, participate in the audit process, and analyze trends to influence
• positive financial results. The Senior Accountant will make sure all deadlines
• are achieved, and all work products are of the highest standard. The ideal
• candidate will have the ability to prioritize time-sensitive work with a sense
• of urgency.

What you’ll do

• Cultivate a culture of Enlightened Hospitality for all stakeholders
• Support monthly financial close process, prepare monthly activities including

journal entries related to cash activity, prepaids and fixed assets

• Record and reconcile due to/due from accounts for partnered businesses
• Ensure fixed asset additions are recorded properly, validating depreciation

start dates and useful lives

• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including cash, accrued expenses and

intercompany accounts

• Prepare bank account reconciliations
• Prepare documentation for external auditors and tax advisors
• Support ad hoc projects or analyses as needed

What we need from you

• 3+ years of Accounting, Finance or related experience (restaurant or retail

industry is preferred)

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• CPA strongly preferred
• NetSuite knowledge strongly preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication

What you’ll get from us

• At Union Square Hospitality Group, we believe our people are our greatest
• ingredient. Joining our team means becoming part of a culture rooted in care,
• creativity, and growth. As a Senior Accountant, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay and bonus potential: Annual compensation of $80,000 - $85,000

plus eligibility for a performance-based bonus, with consideration for your

experience and impact

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus

flexible spending options for healthcare and dependent care

• Time to recharge: Generous paid time off and paid parental leave to support

life outside of work

• Investing in your future: A matched 401(k) plan to help you grow long-term

savings

• Peace of mind: Life insurance, employee assistance programs, and exclusive

access to primary care, mental health, and other wellness services.

• Support in times of need: Access to the USHG HUGS Employee Relief Fund,

offering direct assistance to team members facing unexpected hardship

• Hospitality perks: Annual dining credit and a 51% dining discount across the

entire USHG family of restaurants

• Convenience & flexibility: Pre-tax commuter benefits for transit and parking
• Growth and community: Opportunities for learning, mentorship, and

collaboration with some of the most passionate people in hospitality.

Putting Enlightened Hospitality into Practice

• Integral to our culture are our six behaviors. Our behaviors guide how we work
• together.

• We play to win with humble swagger. Hospitality is a team sport where

everyone deserves an opportunity to thrive and belong

• Turn over the rocks and always be connecting dots to build uplifting

experiences and relationships

• Center the salt shaker with an unwavering commitment to excellence and the

values that matter most

• Write a great next chapter. The road to success is paved with mistakes

well-handled

• Bring a charitable assumption and err on the side of generosity
• Leave our campsite better than we found it; always responsible for the impact

of our wake

• The above represents the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately,

• we'll consider your experience and other job-related factors in determining your
• pay.

• The responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive. This role may be
• required to take on other duties or projects as necessary to support
• organizational goals, in alignment with their skills, experience, and the
• evolving needs of the business.